Business-Finance (BFIN)

Start your career as a bookkeeper with a certificate program from CT State. This program will teach you the skills and knowledge needed for certification, covering bookkeeping practices including how to correct and adjust entries, understand deprecation, process payroll, manage inventory and internal controls and prevent fraud. Upon completion of this program, you’ll be ready to take the AIPB Certified Bookkeeper exam.

The Payroll Certificate Program focuses on learners who want to develop and validate their knowledge and skills in the payroll industry. The program will assist you in your next steps in a new business career today. With four flexible online courses offered on a rolling basis, you will learn how to perform the entry-level duties of payroll and human resources. The program requires successful completion of four online courses: Foundations of Payroll Level 1; Foundations of Payroll Level 2; Human Resources Management; QuickBooks Online

The financial services industry is rapidly changing – and we’re looking for changemakers to help drive it forward. Whether you’re interested in a career in finance or simply considering your options. The Financial Services Pathway Program (FSP2), sponsored by Brighthouse Financial, can help build your knowledge and prepare you for a career helping people meet their financial needs. Our 12-week program is designed to help you establish or advance your practical financial knowledge. In addition to an engaging and interactive curriculum, students will benefit from: • Know Yourself, Grow Your Wealth, provided in partnership with The American College for Financial Services® • Advanced communications training • Sales effectiveness training • FINRA securities licensing preparation • Mentorship with a Brighthouse Financial leader • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam preparation and sponsorship